{"id":72680,"date":"2026-10-13T08:33:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/?post_type=noticia&#038;p=72680"},"modified":"2026-10-13T08:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:33:56","slug":"the-rafa-nadal-foundation-attends-a-discussion-on-emotional-intelligence-and-mental-health-in-the-balearic-islands","status":"publish","type":"noticia","link":"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/en\/news\/the-rafa-nadal-foundation-attends-a-discussion-on-emotional-intelligence-and-mental-health-in-the-balearic-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rafa Nadal Foundation attends a discussion on emotional intelligence and mental health in the Balearic Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rafa Nadal Foundation, represented by Eunate G\u00f3mez, Head of Projects, and \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez de San Vicente, Director of the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centre in Palma, attended the event <strong>\u201cEmotional Intelligence, Mental Health and Caring Communities\u201d<\/strong>, a discussion with Elsa Punset held as part of the initiatives organised to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event opened with remarks by Manuela Garc\u00eda Romero, Regional Minister for Health, and featured a conversation between Carme Bosch, Director General for Mental Health, and Elsa Punset, a writer and popular science communicator specialising in emotional intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The importance of caring for emotional well-being<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72664\" src=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-35x44.jpg 35w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0002.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72663\" src=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-35x44.jpg 35w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0001.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion focused on the importance of paying attention to our emotions and taking the time to reflect on how we are feeling. Under the question <strong>\u201cHow are you?\u201d<\/strong>, attendees were encouraged to question the automatic responses we give in our daily lives, such as a simple \u201cfine\u201d, without stopping to consider how we really feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being able to express that we are not feeling well, recognise our emotions and ask for help when we need it are essential steps in looking after our mental health. In this regard, the event highlighted that emotional intelligence is not magic, but a skill we can develop to better understand ourselves and build healthier relationships with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also addressed the need to strengthen our collective commitment to mental health and build communities that care for people. Human connection, affection and the ability to give and receive love were highlighted as basic needs for our emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speakers also reflected on how constant exposure to difficult situations around the world can lead us to normalise worrying realities as a way of coping with them. This makes it even more important to create opportunities to pause, reflect and pay attention to our emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"72666\" src=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-900x720.jpg 900w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-44x35.jpg 44w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"72665\" src=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-900x720.jpg 900w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-44x35.jpg 44w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaludMEntal0003.jpg 1739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Rafa Nadal Foundation\u2019s commitment to emotional well-being<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending this event reinforces the importance that the Rafa Nadal Foundation places on emotional well-being and providing comprehensive support to individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Rafa Nadal Foundation Centres, children, adolescents and their families receive comprehensive support through an approach that combines sports, education and psychosocial care. This methodology aims to promote personal development, education in values and the well-being of participants, while also addressing their emotional and social needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events such as this one help raise awareness of the importance of mental health and remind us that caring for it is a shared responsibility. Building a caring society begins with learning to listen to ourselves, recognise how we feel and offer others safe spaces where they can express themselves and feel supported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":72679,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72680","noticia","type-noticia","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Rafa Nadal Foundation attends a discussion on emotional intelligence and mental health in the Balearic Islands - Rafa Nadal Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fundacionrafanadal.org\/en\/news\/the-rafa-nadal-foundation-attends-a-discussion-on-emotional-intelligence-and-mental-health-in-the-balearic-islands\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Rafa Nadal Foundation attends a discussion on emotional intelligence and mental health in the Balearic Islands - 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